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Which one of the following compounds is most acidic?

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B
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Correct option is B)


The nitro group in ortho position withdraws electrons from benzene making it more acidic forming a stable compound after hydrogen is removed. 

Phenols are more acidic than alcohols due to the stabilisation of phenoxide ion by resonance. 

Hence the correct option is B.

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